Mbekezeli Mbokazi has been ranked fourth on the MLS 22 Under 22 list and is the highest-ranked defender in the annual selection. The 21-year-old has made 19 appearances for Chicago Fire this season.
The ranking
The MLS 22 Under 22 list is an annual ranking of the 22 best young footballers playing in Major League Soccer in the United States and Canada. Philadelphia Union midfielder Cavan Sullivan tops the list, while the only players ahead of Mbokazi are Sullivan and New York Red Bulls pair Julian Hall and Adri Mehmeti.
Flashscore's assessment
Flashscore said Mbokazi has been rewarded for a superb debut season in MLS, despite being sidelined for several months with a thigh injury. Flashscore said he has won rave reviews for his defensive performances, which have made plenty of people around the football world sit up and take notice.
Next match
Mbokazi will next be in action against Atlanta United on Sunday.